Spark your curiosity with a visit to the GRPM, a place of inspiration focusing on science, history, and culture.

The Nature of Color
Now Open!

Fashion + Nature

Expanding Curiosity
Chaffee Planetarium
Don’t miss out on stellar shows including Anishinaabe Star Knowledge, The Dark Side Light Show, and our latest planetarium presentation, Planet Explorers
Tyler Thrasher at the GRPM, March 7 + 8
Join author, botanist, and “mad scientist” Tyler Thrasher for a glowing floral workshop, a lecture on his book The Universe in 100 Colors, and a book signing at the GRPM.
Museum Adventure After Dark, Feb 27
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for this smash hit Museum event! Delight in discovery again while supporting the Grand Rapids Public Museum at this casual and interactive fundraiser.
Concerts Under the Stars
The 2025 lineup is here! Experience live music from Michigan-based musicians under a 50-foot Planetarium dome filled with visuals by local artists.
The GRPM boasts one of Michigan’s largest collections of historical and cultural artifacts and scientific specimens that tell the stories of West Michigan and the wider world.
Explore the Community Collections with 250,000+ Artifacts & Specimens.
Build Your Ideal Museum Field Trip.
Including free and affordable onsite and virtual programming to connect to curriculum and inspire curiosity.
- Free admission every day of the year
- Discounts to planetarium shows, camps and more
- Free admission to 300+ museums and science centers nationwide
- Free parking in the Museum’s ramp
- Pays for itself in less than 2 visits